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Fertilizers
and
Feeding
Stuffs
A statutory declaration showing the exact composition of fertilizers
and feeding stuffs is required by the Act of 1926. Prepacked articles
supplied by the Manufacturers have the necessary information printed
on or enclosed in the packet. In other cases the declaration is given by
the retailer from informatibn supplied by the Manufacturer. During 1969
15 informal samples of fertilizer (pre-packed) and 1 informal sample of
feeding stuffs were purchased. Of these, 2 samples of fertilizer were
found to be unsatisfactory, the contents being slightly deficient in
potash beyond the prescribed limit of variation. In each case corresponddence
with the Manufacturer proved the fertilizers to be old stock and
no further action was taken.
Pharmacy and
Poisons
The Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933 requires registration with the
Local Authority of premises used for the sale of those poisons prescribed
in Part II of the Poisons List issued under the Pharmacy and
Poisons Act, 1933. Inspections were carried out in respect of 142 applications
for renewal of entry on the statutory register, whilst 5 new
applications for registration were investigated and found satisfactory,
Establishments
for Massage
and Special
Treatment
The public health inspectors continued their work of the examination
of establishments set up for massage and special treatment under
Part IV, Essex County Council Act, 1933. These premises are visited
at least once annually. One new application for a licence was approved,
two premises closed down and 39 licences were renewed during 1969.
Hairdressers
and Barbers
Establishments
38 inspections were made of these premises during the year, and
generally conditions were found to be satisfactory.
The Pet
Animals Act
1951
22 establishments were licensed during the year under the provisions
of the above Act, which ensures that Animals kept, stored or
sold as pets by way of business are cared for in a humane and healthy
manner. The establishments generally were well administered. An intimation
notice was served in respect of conditions at one establishment
and this was complied with.
Animal
Boarding
EstabIishments
Act 1963
Three premises were licensed during the year and periodic inspections
found them well maintained.